Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Police action highlights value of town centre CCTV
Bridgwater Town Council has welcomed a recent update from Avon and Somerset Police, based on information provided by the Somerset CCTV Control Room, which highlights
Police action highlights value of town centre CCTV
Bridgwater Town Council has welcomed a recent update from Avon and Somerset Police, based on information provided by the Somerset CCTV Control Room, which highlights
News
Police action highlights value of town centre CCTV
Bridgwater Town Council has welcomed a recent update from Avon and Somerset Police, based on information provided by the Somerset CCTV Control Room, which highlights
Mayor of Bridgwater opens new community café in Angel Place
The Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr Leigh Redman has officially opened the new Community Connect Cafe in the Angel Place Shopping Centre. Established in 2025, Sedgemoor
New exhibition explores Bridgwater’s wireless heritage
Visitors to Blake Museum are invited to discover a fascinating chapter of Somerset’s technological history in a new exhibition exploring the rise, importance and eventual
Somerset residents show their commitment to recycle more food waste
Somerset Council, in partnership with household collections contractor, SUEZ, has revealed top results following a year of campaigning. There was a 7.3% rise in the
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
October 2026
Finance and Corporate Committee
Planning Committee
Community and Cultural Services Committee
Town Hall & Community Events
October 2026
Cash Bingo Night!
Talking Cafe
